§ 4-210. Medical treatment of juvenile inmates

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   (a) Authorization. -- On the recommendation of a health care provider, the Director or Director's designee may authorize medical treatment of a juvenile inmate when:

   (1) in the judgment of the Director or designee, the treatment is necessary; and

   (2) a parent, guardian, or person in loco parentis of the juvenile is not available on a timely basis to give the authorization.

(b) Immunity. -- The Director or Director's designee may not be held liable for authorizing in good faith medically necessary treatment under subsection (a) of this section.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 31B, § 9A; 1999, ch. 54, § 2.

                    
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